Mastin v. Mastin

David Newbern,' Justice.

This appeal was brought as the result of an ex parte order transferring custody of Sandra Mastin’s daughter to Harold Mastín, who is Ms. Mastin’s ex-husband and the child’s father. Ms. Mastín sought a declaratory judgment that ex parte orders transferring custody violate the custodial parent’s due process rights. Ms. Mastín failed to present a justiciable controversy, and the case is moot. We dismiss the appeal.

Harold and Sandra Mastín were divorced in 1986. Custody of the Mastins’ daughter was awarded to Ms. Mastín. Mr. Mastín was awarded the right of visitation and…